There are several types of GCMS test methods available and not all are equally effective in detecting contaminants, explains the Group Managing Director of VPS.
Report identified 76 international instances of off-spec bunker fuel between 1st and 14th October 2018.
The bunker industry needs to be careful about jumping to conclusions on fuel contamination, says Unni Einemo.
Many members affected and incidences have resulted in incurred significant cost in many cases, it states.
‘But if the contamination is undetectable by all required testing methods, then who is truly at fault?’
Several samples from Ulsan, Yosu and Masan exceeded the 60 mg/kg limit for Aluminium + Silicon.
Condition monitoring ‘key’ to solving stability issues with low sulphur marine fuel, it says.
The Lloyd’s Register FOBAS service recorded 95 off-spec bunker cases at international ports in H2 September.
The Managing Director of VPS breakdown challenges of marine fuel quality heading into 2020.
‘2018 has not been a good year for marine fuels,’ say Directors of protection and indemnity insurance club.
